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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Fulham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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The cases notified for the first time during the year are analysed in Table 34, page 102 and
those coming to the knowledge of Medical Officer of Health otherwise than by formal notification
in Table 35.
In Table 26, page 88, the notifications received during the year are classified according to
the ages of the persons affected, and the number of cases notified in each ward of the Borough is
also given.
| Organ Affected. | Total. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Organs and Peritoneum | 147 | 80 | 67 |
| Respiratory Organs | 36 | 26 | 10 |
| Buccal cavity and Pharynx | 6 | 6 | — |
| Breast | 29 | — | 29 |
| Uterus | 17 | — | 17 |
| Genito-Urinary Organs (males) | 17 | 17 | — |
| Other Organs | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| Totals | 275 | 145 | 130 |
| Classification. | Total. | Males. | Females. |
| Carcinoma | 268 | 140 | 128 |
| Sarcoma | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Epithelioma | — | — | — |
| Not defined | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Totals | 275 | 145 | 130 |
PERIOD BETWEEN PRIMARY NOTIFICATION AND DEATH
Respiratory system:
Under 1 month
9 ( 8.65 per cent.)
1—3 months
11 (10.58 per cent.)
3—6 months
10 ( 9.61 per cent.)
6—12 months
14 (13.46 per cent.)
1—2 years
24 (23.08 per cent.)
Over two years
36 (34.62 per cent.)
Other Tuberculous Diseases:
Under 1 month
6 (60 per cent.)
1—3 months
1 (10 per cent.)
3—6 months
—
6—12 months
1 (10 per cent.
1—2 years
-
Over two years
2 (20 per cent.)